CHICAGO -- The Los Angeles Angels still have a slim shot at the second American League wild-card spot.

However, down by five games with six to play entering a Tuesday contest against the Chicago White Sox, the Angels' hopes of catching the Minnesota Twins hinge on winning this week -- and getting a whole lot of help.

"At this point, we just have to focus on ourselves, there's really nothing we can control (regarding) what other teams do," Angels first baseman C.J. Cron said. "All we can control is what we do, so we just need to play better and win some of these ballgames.